About CVC Capital Partners plc
CVC Capital Partners plc is a leading private equity and venture capital firm specializing in diverse investment strategies, including middle market secondaries, infrastructure, credit, buyouts, and growth equity.
Investment Focus
The firm targets medium to large-sized companies across a broad range of industries, including:
- Technology: Fintech, software, SaaS, data centers, and IT
- Healthcare: Biotechnology, medical, and healthcare services
- Industrial: Energy, chemicals, manufacturing, and automation
- Consumer & Services: Retail, entertainment, sports, and consumer goods
- Infrastructure: Transport, utilities, energy, and communications
Geographic Coverage
CVC Capital Partners invests globally, with a strong presence in:
- Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland)
- Asia (Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Greater China)
- North & South America
- Australia & New Zealand
- Middle East & North Africa
Investment Strategies
- Growth Partners: Targets growth-oriented tech and software-enabled businesses.
- Asia Private Equity: Focuses on companies with enterprise values of $250M–$1.5B.
- Strategic Opportunities: Invests in larger enterprises (€1B–€5B+) with long-term holdings.
- Credit Strategies: Includes senior secured loans, bonds, and direct lending.
Investment Size & Structure
- Equity investments typically range from $50M to $250M.
- Minority stakes (15%–20%) in select opportunities.
- Control or co-control investments in Europe/Americas.
Company Background
Founded in 1981 and headquartered in London, CVC Capital Partners operates globally with offices in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. It is a subsidiary of CVC Advisers Company (Luxembourg) S.à r.l.